Tammy
Take your time and use all of your resourses. Do not limit yourself because you don't feel like looking any further or you are too afraid. This will have you end up in a situation or place where you don't want to be. You will regret it in the long run. Key points, take your time, read, research, and ask questions. Once that is done and you find a place of comfort enjoy the place where u resign and make yourself at home. Find something to get into to keep you busy that you are interested in and and stay committed to it. Try to not to over do it and let it get in the way of your leisure time. If you believe in it and acheive your dreams go after it. The sky is the limit.
CRYSTAL
To the parents, I would say don't be afraid to let your child go. Allow them to attend the collge or university of their choice. By doing so, you will be allowing your child to learn more about themselves and others. To the students, I would say enjoy your college experience. Meet new people, join an organization, do community service, etc. I would also say, do your work. Don't get distracted with being social. Remember the reason why you came to college in the first place. My motto has always been to study hard so you can play later.
Joshua
Advice to parents and student are in the exciting decision process of choosing a college, the decsion is yours! Choosing a college is your decision and I think that people need to look at all the aspects of the college/university. First decide what the student might want to major in as a career goal. Then look at the scholarships and financial aid availability. And most importantly GO VISIT THE COLLEGE. Most kids, I feel miss the importance of college because they go by the brochure. Become your own brochure and visit the school. Sit in on a class in the career your thinking of entering. Get to know the social aspect of the school. Is this the social aspect you think you and your parents are going to be satisfied with. Remember parents, college is the time for the kids to mature to young adults. And also make your parents aware of your decison. Communication is key in the decision process. Communication between parent and child, counselor and student, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE. And to the kids, do not forget that college is about obtaing a degree not a social merit for most parties attended. The choice is yours!
Larry
The advice i would give parents and students is that they find a school that will cater to the needs of their child. Or find a school that will give your child an opportunity to grow as a person and achieve a quality education and be successful people.
Jasmine
Do your research and make your choice carefully and be sure that you really want to go to college. Plan ahead with your finances. The worst thing to happen is getting into college and not having the money to attend.
BELINDA
do alot of research and let your child visit or stay on campus before they make their final decision
Larry
Visit each college and get to know and talk to students that already attend the college you would like to go to. Just make different friends (facebook) and network throughout different colleges like you would for a job.
Marquita
Be yourself! I think this is a key component. New experiences equal new opportunities. Take advantage of them, but be yourself. Don't change to fit it plus people will respect you more. Don't ever take on more than you can handle. Finding the right college is more with knowing who you are and what you feel may be the best move for you. Social life is good but your paying to learn not to party so don't weigh thoughts on them alone.
Antonio
Think and complete research before you make any decision...
Ashley
The advice that I would give to parents and students trying to find the right college and making the most of the college experience would be that they find a campus where as soon as they walk on the campus, they feel at home. The student must learn TIME MANAGEMENT. Without TIME MANAGEMENT they will not succed.